Rugby News

The Leicester tighthead is looking to have a breakthrough year under Steve Borthwick The post Joe Heyes aims to usurp old king Cole at Leicester appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Bristol Bears have bolstered their senior squad after signing Peter McCabe, Niyi Adeolokun and Keiron Assiratti on short-term deals. The post Bristol bolster squad with three short-term signings appeared first on Planet ...

London Irish full-back Ben Loader surprised nominated club Haringey Rhinos Ladies on Zoom, with voting now open The post Ben Loader drops in to surprise club nominated for Gallagher Rugby Club of the Season Award appeare...

Centre Henry Taefu and utility back Marcel Brache will make their return to the starting XV when the Western Force takes on the Brumbies. The post Force bring in trio as they look for first win appeared first on Planet R...

As the race for the playoffs and home semi-finals heats up, we take a look at some of the talking points ahead of the next round of Premiership games...

Another busy rugby union da as we bring you news of Fraser Brown playing his 100th game for Glasgow in Friday's derby with Edinburgh. The post RU Today: 100 up for Fraser Brown, Quins boss embarrassed appeared first on P...

Catalans Dragons' Super League match against Leeds Rhinos on Monday, September 7 has been postponed after positive tests for COVID-19 at the French club.

The 2020 Women's Super League and Challenge Cup competitions have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

JRFU withdrawn from Eight Nations citing concerns and barriers due to COVID-19 pandemic The post Japan pull out of tournament aimed at salvaging Six Nations finances appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Prior to Liam Farrell's testimonial match in January, Bevan French hailed his Wigan Warriors team-mate as having probably the best preparation of any rugby player he had seen during his career.

The man who came from Wigan to set things alight at Orrell during the 1980s The post My Life in Rugby: Former Orrell and Leicester fly-half Gerry Ainscough appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Few rugby players would have reached the highest level without the help of the grassroots game and Sale Sharks' Jono Ross is one of those. The post Jono Ross looking to give back to local community appeared first on Plan...

There is potential for 4,000 fans to attend Harlequins clash against Bath next weekend The post Harlequins selected to pilot spectator-attended match appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Ulster have suspended training after an outbreak of coronavirus within their academy squad.

Check out the teams ahead of Round Nine of Super Rugby AU, with the Brumbies' clash with Western Force in Canberra kicking off the action. The post Team Tracker: Super Rugby AU, Round Nine appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Coach Rob Penney has named his matchday 23 as his Waratahs side press their claims for a finals berth in their clash against the Rebels. The post Tepai Moeroa to make first Super Rugby AU start appeared first on Planet R...

Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has named just two changes to his starting XV to face the Waratahs in their Super Rugby AU blockbuster. The post Rebels change two for Waratahs clash appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Joe Powell has been recalled to the starting side for the Brumbies' Round Nine Super Rugby AU showdown with the Force on Friday. The post Joe Powell the only change for leaders Brumbies appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Terry O'Connor has hailed the importance of rugby league to the communities of the sport's heartland, as it prepares to reach a significant milestone.